SWIFT/BIC code UBAFFRPPXXX
UBAFFRPPXXX belongs to Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises in Courbevoie, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBAFFRPPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBAFFRPP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Courbevoie |
| Country | France |
The way the Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UBAF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UBAFFRPPXXX?
UBAFFRPPXXX identifies the main office of Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises in Courbevoie, France. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises.
What happens if I use UBAFFRPPXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UBAFFRPPXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is UBAFFRPP and UBAFFRPPXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. UBAFFRPP is the short version of UBAFFRPPXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises in Courbevoie.
Do I need UBAFFRPPXXX to send euros to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UBAFFRPPXXX.
How long does a transfer to Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises take in France?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.